Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, the Nigerian music sensation, who is better known as Ayra Starr, has confirmed that she has relocated to New York City.
The singer shared the update during a video call with Buck n Regg, explaining that while she has always spent significant time in the city, the move is now formal.
“Um, like less than a, like less than two months… officially,” Ayra Starr said, adding that she has always felt connected to New York.
“I’m a New Yorker in my spirit. I feel it. New York reminds me so much of Lagos… there’s lots of Nigerians here, a huge African diaspora, so it feels like home.”
The statement confirms that Ayra Starr is not only traveling frequently but has also made New York her base, reflecting the growing presence of Nigerian artists in international music hubs.